Definition of apprehension

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• apprehension is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
• apprehension is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
• apprehension is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of apprehension

• fearful expectation or anticipation (noun)

  Examples

  1. the student looked around the examination room with apprehension

  Synonyms

  1. apprehensiveness
  2. dread
• painful expectation (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. misgiving
• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. arrest
  2. catch
  3. collar
  4. pinch
  5. taking into custody
• the cognitive condition of someone who understands (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. discernment
  2. savvy
  3. understanding

See definition of apprehension in Merriam Webster